Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner.  As parents it can be stressful to hear from your child’s teacher anything negative.  Resist the urge to immediately defend your child without knowing the facts.  Remember too that many times kids will skew a situation in their favor. Here’s some things to remember:Listen to what the teacher’s concerns are.  Take a deep breath and count to ten before responding.  Think before your speak. Your child is special.  BUT so is EVERY child!  Children aren’t perfect and will make all sorts of mistakes so be open to helping the teacher resolve any problem. If your child is struggling with being bullied, having to speak in front of their classmates or they just don’t “get” math be frank with the teacher about your concerns.  Be open to the teacher’s suggestion and work together to find a positive solution. Be an ally.  Working together and presenting a united front will let your child know what behavior is expected from them whether they are at home or at school.   Teachers aren’t babysitters.  Make sure your child knows how to be respectful and make sure they know the consequences for bad behavior Don’t intimidate.  Bullying a teacher does absolutely nothing to help remedy a situation. Help set the tone of the conversation. ...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news